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I've been talking sertraline for 4 months

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emily_10037
emily_10037

I've been taking sertraline for four months on 50mg but this whole time I've suffered with insomnia and as much as the doctor has given me sleeping tablets they don't work at all I just tried zopiclone and they don't work in need sleep but I don't know what to try cuz I've got to stay on meds

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  • vikki2303
    vikki2303 emily_10037

    Posted

    Have u tried changing the time of day that u take your sertraline? I take mine just as I get into bed at night and I've had no trouble with sleep. X
  • emily_10037
    emily_10037

    Posted

    Ye but it just doesn't work out for me I've tried asking the doctor but they can't do anything
  • carol39655
    carol39655 emily_10037

    Posted

    Hi Emily,

    you're on a low dose of Sertraline, is it possible your GP could increase the dose? 

    Or try taking the meds at night along with the Zopiclone. 

    Take them about an hour before you go to bed.. See how it goes.

     

  • john51151
    john51151 emily_10037

    Posted

    hi emily a had lots of restless nights which is no good because lack of sleep adds to your problem but am prescribed co-codamol a never took them at night but started a while back there due to headaches etc my sleeping pattern is a lot better a hope this was of some help to you take care. 
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